Kansas Historical Society
From Far Away Russia: Russian Germans in Kansas
A history of the immigration of Russian-German people to Kansas.
Kansas Historical Society
From Far Away Russia: Russian Germans in Kansas
A history of the immigration of Russian-German people to Kansas.
Curated OER
National Geographic for Kids: Find People and Places: Russia
Welcome to Russia! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Russia Flag
The national flag of Russia, the largest country in the world by land area.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Crimea M Ps Vote to Join Russia
Article reports on the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Map of Russia
A map featuring Russia and its neighboring countries.
University of Texas at Austin
Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: Historical Maps of Russia
This outstanding collection of historical maps contains a wide variety of maps from various parts of the Soviet Union as well as the former Soviet Republics, and from different parts of history. Each map is accompanied by a brief...
Other
Arctic Voice: Geographic Exploration in Northern Russia (18Th Through 20th C)
An interesting article about the exploration and mapping of the Russian Arctic and the men who were involved. The mapping process evolved over several centuries.
AllRefer
All Refer Reference: Russia: Communist Threat, 1945 63
Describes the communist threat in Singapore in the 1940s, 50s, and 60s. Examines communist influence, leaders, and the response to each.
BBC
Bbc: Pamirs Adapt to Life Without Russia
A February 2005 examination of the effect of the Russian pull out on the Pamir mountain region of Tajikistan. Provides links to related subjects.
BBC
Bbc: Georgia's Nato Bid Irks Russia
A November 28, 2006 examination of the worsening relations between Georgia and the Russian Federation stemming from Georgia's efforts to join NATO.
Other
Propaganda Postcards of the Great War: Allies Patriotic: Warloans Russia
Brief discussion of Russian war loans with examples of propaganda postcards used to pressure citizens to donate their savings to the war cause.
Other
Institutes of Biblical Law in Russia: The Balkan Wars and World War I
Provides brief information on the First Balkan War, the Second Balkan War, World War I: early successes, stalemate and demoralization, and capitulation and settlement.
BBC
Bbc: Cool Not Cold Russia's New Foreign Policy
A June 2007 analysis of the hardening of Russian foreign and domestic policy by Paul Reynolds, a BBC world affairs correspondent.
BBC
Bbc: Britain, Russia Square Off in Spy Case
A May 2007 new report from the BBC on the smoldering dispute between British and Russian authorities over the poisoning of former KGB and agent Alexander Litvinenko and British demands for the extradition of his accused killer.
BBC
Bbc News: Timeline Russia
Important events in Russian history from the year 1237 to the year 2007 are presented in timeline form.
Library of Congress
Loc: Global Gateway: Meeting of Frontiers
From cossacks to cowboys, this Library of Congress special online collection looks at American westward exploration and expansion, and Russia's eastward reach into and conquest of Siberia. Includes historical information and timelines,...
CNN
Cnn: Former Russian Leader Yeltsin Dead
Relays the story of the death of former Russian President Boris Yeltsin who at age 76 died from heart failure on 4/23/07. Discusses highlights of his years as President and links to many other articles relating to him.
Other
The Corner: National Rivalries
Discusses two kinds of nationalism which arose in Europe in the 19th century, nationalism in Germany, nationalism in Italy, nationalism in Austria-Hungary, nationalism in Russia, the Treaty of Paris and Russia, nationalism in France, and...
Stanford University
Sheg: Document Based History: Reading Like a Historian: Cuban Missile Crisis
[Free Registration/Login Required] After reviewing documents related to United States and Soviet Union national leadership, young scholars will discuss the reasons Russia extracted their missiles from Cuba.
Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland
This Is Finland: History
An extensive collection of links to resources covering the history of Finland. Includes historical timelines, World War II, relations with Russia, historical sites, history of special fields, urban history, and maps and documents.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: The Cold War: How Did It Start? How Did It End? [Pdf]
Article discussing 45 years of the Cold War between Russia and the U.S. Questions for discussion and small group activity.
PBS
Pbs: Faberge Eggs: Mementos of a Doomed Destiny
An interesting site that chronicles the history of Faberge Eggs, the life of Peter Carl Faberge, and where his inspiration came from. Also provides background on the history of Nicholas II and his reign as the czar of Russia. Many...
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